Litchfield Park & Daly River - Scenic Flight From Darwin

About this tour

This two-hour scenic flight departs Darwin and sweeps across Litchfield National Park's interior plateau—a landscape largely unreachable by road—before banking south over the Daly River wetlands towards the coast. You'll fly past a string of waterfalls (Florence, Tjenja, Wangi, Tolmer, Sandy Creek), the otherworldly Magnetic Ant Hills, and the Lost City rock formations, then return along the remote western coastline past Crab Claw Island and Darwin Harbour. Window seats and fixed-wing aircraft mean unobstructed views throughout.

Highlights

• Fly over Florence, Wangi, Tolmer and Sandy Creek Falls
• Magnetic Ant Hills and Lost City formations from above
• Crocodile-breeding Daly River wetlands and delta mouth
• Remote West Coast passage via Channel Point and Crab Claw Island
• Guaranteed window seating in fixed-wing aircraft
• Rum Jungle uranium mine and Darwin River Dam flyover

What to expect

You'll meet at Kookaburra Air before 0830 and board a fixed-wing aircraft by 0900. The flight takes you inland first, tracking over Litchfield's plateau to reveal waterfalls and geological oddities inaccessible by land. The landscape shifts dramatically as you head south over the Daly River system—a maze of wetlands where saltwater crocodiles breed—before opening onto the river delta and open sea. The return leg follows the coast back towards Darwin, offering a different perspective on the Top End's geography. Expect clear views from your window seat; the flight is smooth and suitable for all fitness levels.

Good to know

Depart with at least two adults; infants under two fly free but may sit on a parent's lap if seating is tight. Parking is complimentary. Bring sunscreen and a hat for ground time. No food or drink included, so eat beforehand or pack snacks. Wheelchair-accessible facilities available.